Praise Thoughts

Does your mind work overtime? Is it overdriving with stressful thoughts? Our mind is of such crucial importance in our disposition and way of life that the Bible always speaks about having a newness of mind.

Don’t be fashioned according to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

-Romans 12:2 (WEB)

It is difficult to train our minds to think differently from the world’s thinking. We need to continuously fill our minds with the Word of God and consistently obey God so that we can be transformed in the way we think.

Training our minds to refrain from dwelling on worry, hurts, and negativities entails willpower and trust in God. It needs both our willful action and the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we start to focus on God, we find ourselves less anxious and more peaceful.

Anxiety is a result of troubled thoughts. Thus, the Apostle Paul instructs Christians in Philippi how to think to overcome anxiety.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

-Philippians 4:6-8 (WEB)

As we are zealous for physical exercise to develop a healthy body, we must also be fervent in exercising our minds to think of what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, good, virtuous, and praiseworthy to develop healthy thoughts. We start to think in such purity and optimism when we pray about everything, and when we keep a thankful heart to God in every situation. Practice praying daily about everything until it becomes like an automatic switch and a natural default in your mind. Then, you will experience the peace of God that is beyond the understanding of the human mind.

The renewing of the mind starts by surrendering our negative thoughts and mindsets, and committing our daily circumstances to God.

Pray and give thanks. Praise thoughts lead to peaceful thoughts.

©️2025 Deborah Agustin

Victory in the Grave

At the Father’s will, Jesus obeyed
He did not count equality with God
But the Father’s will he prayed,
He, who knew no sin, became sin
As all our sins on him was laid.
Jesus Christ died once for all
His blood he offered and gave,
So that sinful man can live,
For all our debts he paid!
Though Jesus suffered and died,
It is victory in the grave!
Not a tragedy, but a triumph
Over sin, satan, and hell!
Jesus did not stay dead,
He rose to live and reign
My Savior lives forevermore,
No more fear, guilt, or shame!

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

– Colossians 2:13-15 (ESV)

Never Alone

There are too many things to worry about. There are many uncertainties that when we focus on them we become anxious and fearful. How blessed is that when we turn to the Word of God, we are given more than just an encouragement, but bright hope for the days to come.

Yes, there are many things to worry about, but there are many things to look forward to and thank God for. His Word reminds us that we do not need to worry, because He is always with us and He stays with us even in our troubles.

What troubles you today? Do not lose hope and surrender them to God. Know that He is with you. When you acknowledge Him and entrust your situation to Him, He becomes your refuge (a place of protection and safety) and your strength (gives you the energy you need to tackle the challenges).

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
–Psalms 46 : 1 (WEB)

Oftentimes when we face troubles, we feel alone. But when we entrust our life to God, we do not face our troubles alone. The mighty God, who gave up His One and only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for sinful mankind, loves us greatly that He does not leave us nor forsake us in difficult times.

©️2025 Deborah Agustin

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